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    The Westsider: July, 2024

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    History

    Ghost Signs – Video Ezy

    GHOST SIGNS -
    The year was 1983. Redgum blasted on the radio, BMX Bandits tore up the silver screen and Nintendo unleashed the pixelated madness of Mario Bros. Amidst this cultural chaos, in a small suburb of Sydney, Kevin Slater, a man with more vision than a marsupial on mescaline, launched a video rental shop called Video Ezy.
    History

    DEEP WEST: Houdini defies gravity in Diggers Rest

    Contributor -
    In the unassuming town of Diggers Rest, an intriguing piece of history is etched into the landscape. It was here, over a century ago on March 18, 1910, that the legendary Harry Houdini made aviation history. The world-renowned escapologist and magician achieved the first controlled, powered aircraft flight in Australia, soaring briefly but momentously over the fields. 
    Reviews

    Wine vs Wine – July 2024

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    It's the battle of Pinot Noir! 2021 Hardys ‘HRB’ Pinot Noir vs. 2023 Warramunda Estate Pinot Noir
    Recipes

    Wyndham Women’s recipe of the month

    Contributor -
    I am Kwai Lau, known by most people as Bobo. I am a Hong Kong Chinese. It has been 17 years since I immigrated to Australia from Hong Kong with my husband and two sons. We have lived in Wyndham ever since. We enjoy the vibrant community and friendly neighbourhood.
    Gardening

    To prune or not to prune? That is the question.

    DIGGIN' IT -
    Pruning hints and tips in this month's Diggin' It
    E-Gen

    The constant buzz of our world

    Contributor -
    Conversation pierced through her ears, yet she remained adamant to focus on the familiar clicking of her computer. There was a family gathering in the adjacent room, and everyone was laughing and sitting around— everyone except one. 
    E-Gen

    mother, for you

    Contributor -
    A personal poem about missing one's mother
    Recipes

    Roasted tomato linguine with fresh mozzarella 

    Lizzie Moss -
    If, like me, you’re trying to deny the fact winter is once again on us, then this is for you. Pour yourself a lemon soda (or better yet, a limoncello spritz), close your eyes and let’s pretend we’re in Italy. This pasta is low maintenance if you’re time-poor and is a good way to use up the last of the tomatoes. 
    E-Gen

    What’s a key to teen success and well-being?Prioritise sleep!

    Contributor -
    In the hectic world of teenagers, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t exactly our priority. With things like tests, work and extracurriculars on our plate, making time for good sleep just isn’t possible for many. But with so many things to do, getting good sleep becomes more important than ever!
    E-Gen

    There’s a way to slow the onset of death … temporarily

    Contributor -
    Avoidable mortality means that a death could have been prevented if actions were taken beforehand, such as providing the patient with appropriate medication. These preventable deaths are typically caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are diseases that develop over time and lead to a life-long commitment to care for the patient. 

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